Additional repairs are now being made to the line, which is causing service interruptions.

However, water buffaloes and bottled water are available at Route 993 and Fundistown Road and also at the ball field in South Trafford.

The initial estimate said about 4,300 customers would be affected.

There has been progress though.

Route 933 is now back open to traffic; and for most people, water service will be restored before the end of the day. But even then, there will be a boil water order in effect for the next 24 to 48 hours.

The Department of Environmental Protection is handling the investigation into how the explosion affected the water line in the first place, and will make sure the water’s ready to drink when the line is completely repaired.